Development Grants
The FAWCO Foundation Development Grants financially assist projects which are passionately supported by FAWCO Member Clubs and FAUSA
The purpose of the program is to fund projects that can make an immediate impact and lead to success for the people they support. The assistance offered should be direct, with a goal of sustainability.
Through The Foundation, FAWCO Member Clubs and FAUSA have been aiding worthy and reputable charitable projects around the globe for over 50 years. Some clubs are working “hands-on” with their projects while others make financial contributions or donations of goods. The Development Grants provide the financial assistance that can help the recipients achieve their goals.
The Foundation encourages FAWCO clubs to nominate grassroots organizations that receive little to no sponsorship or support from other sources.
Congratulations to the 2025 Development Grant Recipients!
2025 Development Grants Slate
Education
For projects:
- promoting literacy and supporting academic studies,
- that build or provide classrooms, libraries or general learning facilities for disadvantaged women/children,
- that provide training designed to lead to economic and social empowerment for women and girls.
1. Educating Women & Girls Worldwide - $5,000
Sponsored by Renuka Matthews
2. The Coughlan Family Education Grant - $5,000
in recognition of the generosity of the Coughlan Family
3. Hope Through Education - $5,000
sponsored by Michele Hendrikse DuBois in memory of her parents Joan and Denis DuBois
Human Rights
For projects:
- providing vocational training, teaching practical skills, promoting social entrepreneurial initiatives for at-risk/marginalized population groups,
- addressing the critical problems of violence, food and shelter, healthcare, education, poverty, advocacy, human trafficking, prostitution, refugees, including all those impacted by economic, political or other forced migration,
- promoting cultural understanding
1. FAUSA Effecting Change for Women and Children at Risk - $5,000
2. Breaking the Cycle- $5,000
sponsored by the FAWCO Foundation*
Global Issues
For Projects:
- that fall within any of the FAWCO focus areas with which we align our Development Grants i.e., Education, Environment, Health or Human Rights.
- that recognize club’s local charities often overlooked on the world stage,
- that take place in the nominating club's home country.
1. Close to Home I - $5,000
sponsored by The FAWCO Foundation*
2. Close to Home II - $5,000
sponsored in part by Linda Work
Environment
For projects:
- which contribute to supporting environmental action,
- that help mitigate climate change,
- aimed at restoring the health of our planet.
1. For the Health of Our Planet - $5,000
sponsored in part by AIWC Cologne
Health
For Projects:
- providing medical treatment, diagnostic services, preventive care or medical counseling.
- that include but are not limited to cancer, HIV/AIDS, communicable, non-communicable and environmental diseases, substance abuse, life-improving surgeries, mental issues, the critically ill, the disabled, the aged, medical transport, special needs and maternal health for mothers and children.
1. Critical Health Concerns- $5,000
in Memory of John S. Kobacker
*These awards are sponsored by the ongoing generosity of our members.
The FAWCO Foundation thanks our generous sponsors and the greater FAWCO community that donate both large and small to our programs.
Timeline
Autumn
Starting from mid-October
The next year's Grants are announced! Choose the Grant best suited for your project.
Review the form, check what information you need and get writing!
Autumn
Winter
Gather your information and complete your application. Don't forget to have it proof read!
Deadline for submissions January 27th
Goodluck!
Spring
Results are announced at the annual FAWCO Biennial Conference (or Interim Meeting) in March and are published to our website shortly thereafter.
If your charity received a Grant, congratulations! If not, be sure to apply again in the next cycle.
Spring
Summer
Interested in applying for the next cycle?
Identify your charity, familiarize yourself with the eligibility requirements, and review past Grants to be ready for the fall!
Frequently Asked Questions
Members of FAWCO clubs in good standing may nominate any organization. The nominating club must have supported the organization for a minimum of six months before application submission deadline January 27th.
Support can be direct financial contributions, or physical contributions i.e. clothing/food/book drives, etc. or on the ground volunteers from your club. At least 3 club members must be involved.
